Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) honoring Mylie Weyant, a Rome Free Academy junior, for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Division I Girls Bowling Championship with a 229.16 average. It formally congratulates her achievement during the March 15, 2025, tournament at AMF Syracuse Lanes and recognizes her contribution to her school's athletic tradition. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition through a symbolic gesture, with copies to be sent to the athlete. It does not affect any laws, budgets, or regulations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 545 co-names a section of Presidents Street in Brooklyn as "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way" to honor Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson's life and legacy. The resolution recognizes his work as a spiritual leader who emphasized kindness, community outreach, and Jewish education, with the street renaming event celebrating his teachings on "routine acts of kindness." Adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025, it serves as a symbolic tribute rather than a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) asking Governor Hochul to declare May 12-18, 2025, as "Prevention Week" in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funds; it simply requests the Governor issue a proclamation to raise awareness about substance use prevention and mental health. The resolution cites rising fentanyl-related overdose deaths and emphasizes collaboration with organizations like SAMHSA. It aligns with National Prevention Week and encourages community events focused on prevention education.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 526) congratulating four high school athletes - Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss - on winning the NYSPHSAA 4x400 relay championship at the March 8, 2025, meet. It formally recognizes their achievement, school record time (3:54.99), and their representation of Columbia Track and Field. The resolution directs copies to be sent to the athletes and their head coach, with no policy changes or financial impact. As a symbolic gesture, it does not affect laws, budgets, or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 560), not a law with policy changes. It formally honors the Willowvale Fire Company, Inc. for its 75th anniversary and its history of service to the Town of New Hartford and surrounding communities. The resolution recognizes the fire company's founding in 1950, its growth into a modern emergency response organization, and its volunteer members' dedication over decades. A copy of the adopted resolution will be sent to the fire company as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 548), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes New York State's Korean War Veterans by scheduling a celebration event in the Senate Chamber on April 30, 2025. The resolution honors veterans who served during the 1950-1953 Korean War and acknowledges their sacrifice, but it does not create new benefits, funding, or legal obligations. It directly affects Korean War Veterans invited to attend the designated Senate event.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 558) formally commemorates the 100th anniversary of "The Buffalo Criterion," a Black-owned newspaper founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1925 by Frank E. Merriweather Sr. and his wife. It recognizes the newspaper's century-long role in serving Buffalo's Black community through journalism, documenting history, and advocating on issues like civil rights, education, and economic development. The resolution directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the newspaper's legacy and sends a copy of the resolution to "The Buffalo Criterion" for its archives. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate April 9, 2025, as "Yellow Ribbon Day" in New York. It honors military service members, particularly prisoners of war and those missing in action, referencing the tradition started in 2006 by "The Yellow Ribbon Lady" Carol Pingelski Hotaling. The resolution specifically commemorates the date when US Army Staff Sergeant Maupin was captured as the first POW of the Iraq War (April 9, 2004). It has no policy impact but asks the Governor to recognize this day for public awareness and gratitude toward military personnel.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill with policy impact). It formally congratulates Christian Jerome, a high school swimmer from Hoosic Valley, for winning the NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving Championship in the 100-yard butterfly on March 8, 2025. The resolution acknowledges his athletic achievement, his coach (Rob MacLeod), and the values of sportsmanship. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply directs that copies be sent to Jerome and his coach. (Adopted March 25, 2025.)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 569) formally commemorates the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India and recognizes the contributions of the Sikh community to New York State. It honors Sikh resilience and their social, economic, and cultural impact in New York, particularly in communities like Queens. The resolution has been adopted (passed) by the legislature and serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity, with no legal or policy changes. It does not affect any laws or individuals directly but acknowledges historical events and community contributions.